Yes! Another Tempest love thread.
One of the fondest "arcade" memories I have is playing Tempest
in a darkened corridor at the local Straw Hat pizza joint.
This game is an awesome sight to behold in a dark room when you're 8 years old.
Anyway, fast forward 30 years. I've been chasing one for awhile now.
I finally picked one up a couple of weeks ago in Redondo beach for a really good price.
(dead monitor).
Finally got some spare time to devote to this pig.
I was up 'til 4:30 AM last night overhauling the dead/blown 6100.
Just 'cuz I wanted to play some Tempest.
Threw in the monitor made some adjustments and bam! Perfect picture.
I played it and played it until I finally got to the red levels.
Anyway, it got me thinking. What are some of your scores? Any tips, tricks, etc?
My highest score so far is 150,XXX.
One of the fondest "arcade" memories I have is playing Tempest
in a darkened corridor at the local Straw Hat pizza joint.
This game is an awesome sight to behold in a dark room when you're 8 years old.
Anyway, fast forward 30 years. I've been chasing one for awhile now.
I finally picked one up a couple of weeks ago in Redondo beach for a really good price.
(dead monitor).
Finally got some spare time to devote to this pig.
I was up 'til 4:30 AM last night overhauling the dead/blown 6100.
Just 'cuz I wanted to play some Tempest.
Threw in the monitor made some adjustments and bam! Perfect picture.
I played it and played it until I finally got to the red levels.
Anyway, it got me thinking. What are some of your scores? Any tips, tricks, etc?
My highest score so far is 150,XXX.
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